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Dr. Sarah Otto

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. UBC Science is dedicated to maintaining a diverse community that fosters the inclusion of voices that have traditionally been underrepresented or discouraged.

Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Mathematics of Large Data Sets and Machine Learning

Application deadline: May 2, 2025
Posted: April 2, 2025

The Department of Mathematics is seeking an internationally recognized mathematics research leader for a Tier 1 NSERC Canada Research Chair position in the mathematics of large data sets and machine learning. The successful candidate will be eligible to hold a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

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UBC Science brings together a community of students and scholars internationally recognized for its commitment to discovery and innovation. UBC research prowess in environmental science, math, physics, plant and animal science, computer science, oceanography, geology and biology is consistently rated best in Canada by international and national rankings.

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